Terrorism in Pakistan
Khyber DPO says it was a "coordinated attack"; TTP claims responsibility.
Updated 19 Jan, 2023 11:37pm
Says it is wrong to expect KP police to confront terrorism threat as militants are more heavily equipped.
Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:23pm
The decree, signed by 16 religious scholars, states that not every person has the right to declare jihad.
Updated 09 Jan, 2023 09:49pm
Protesters say govt has failed to control situation, warn that protests will continue until police force formed to eliminate terrorists.
Updated 06 Jan, 2023 03:13pm
Killed militants were involved in terrorist activities against security forces, target killing of police in South Waziristan, ISPR says.
Published 05 Jan, 2023 10:15pm
Says NSC had resolved to only talk to Afghan govt if need be.
Updated 05 Jan, 2023 06:21pm
Says efforts under way to bring TTP to negotiation table.
Updated 04 Jan, 2023 08:25pm
Pakistan’s CT mechanism needs constant overhaul as the nature of the threat changes fast.
Updated 01 Jan, 2023 08:25am
"The suicide bomber rammed the explosive-laden vehicle into the wall of the checkpost in Mirali," local official says.
Updated 29 Dec, 2022 10:29am
• In first meeting chaired by new army chief, commanders vow to ‘act against terrorists without distinction’ • Restructuring,...
Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:04am
Interior minister blames KP government for creating an environment leading to the rise in terrorism and lawlessness.
Published 28 Dec, 2022 09:36pm
COAS Asim Munir presides over 254th Corps Commanders' Conference at GHQ in Rawalpindi.
Published 28 Dec, 2022 09:04pm
The state needs to quickly address the emerging threat, lest Balochistan slip back into large-scale violence.
Published 27 Dec, 2022 07:04am
Says a terrorist killed and a soldier martyred during a separate incident in Zhob.
Updated 25 Dec, 2022 10:41pm
Sources say militants attacked a vehicle of Frontier Corps Balochistan (South).
Updated 25 Dec, 2022 07:55am
"Pakistan Army will consolidate hard-earned peace made possible by supreme sacrifices of Pakistani nation and law enforcement agencies," army chief says.
Published 23 Dec, 2022 09:23pm
"We have received some assurances and have held some important consultations with the Afghan authorities," says FO spokesperson.
Published 23 Dec, 2022 07:16am
March to be held on Jan 5.
Updated 23 Dec, 2022 09:39am
Says Pakistan will not launch war on Kabul; claims Imran wants to rig elections through "his men" in army.
Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:25am
Assures nation that federal govt will work with provinces to end militancy, assist in improving professional capacity of CTD.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 01:35pm
In the past year alone, terrorists belonging to TTP, IS-K and others groups have perpetrated at least 165 terrorist attacks in KP.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 08:57am
Offers condolences for lives lost in recent terror attacks, underscored America's resolute support as Pakistan combats terrorism.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 09:28am
Another soldier injured in attack by militants at checkpoint.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 09:43am
Around 50 assailants attacked the building with rocket launchers; two beheaded bodies found in Tank.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 09:00am
DG ISPR says 3 security officials martyred, 10 injured; minister causes confusion with statement during joint session, quickly backtracks in subsequent NA sitting.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 07:41am
Defence minister says 10-15 SSG commandos also suffered injuries, lambasts KP govt's "total collapse"; CTD centre cleared.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 01:13am
"We consider that it's absolutely essential for the Taliban not to allow any ... terrorist activity that might have an impact in relation to Pakistan," he says.
Published 20 Dec, 2022 12:55pm
"We urge those responsible to cease all acts of violence, release hostages and end the seizure" of CTD centre in Bannu, says Ned Price.
Published 20 Dec, 2022 07:00am
The outlawed TTP has claimed responsibility for the incident; Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif says govt won't fulfil any demands of the terrorists.
Updated 19 Dec, 2022 10:01pm
KP govt spokesperson says security forces have surrounded the area, the situation is "under control" and an operation is underway.
Updated 18 Dec, 2022 11:29pm
